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Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving set to play first back-to-back of 2026 vs. Pacers

Who says one outcome cannot have a bearing on the next? The Dallas Mavericks demolished the Brooklyn Nets in American Airlines Center on Sunday night, thus allowing them to stay fresh for Monday’s game against the visiting Indiana Pacers. Kyrie…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 8:03 PM
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving set to play first back-to-back of 2026 vs. Pacers
Key Things to Know
  • Kyrie Irving is set to play his first back-to-back set since tearing his ACL in March 2025.
  • Irving was left off the Dallas Mavericks injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers.
  • Irving scored 21 points in 29 minutes during Dallas's 130-93 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is set to play his first back-to-back set of games since suffering a torn ACL in March 2025, according to Marc Stein. After scoring 21 points across 29 minutes in a 130-93 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, Irving was omitted from the team's official injury report ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Indiana Pacers.

Irving is averaging 21.4 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per contest this season for the 6-4 Mavericks. Meanwhile, rookie big man Morez Johnson Jr. is listed as questionable for head coach Dusty May's squad due to a shin contusion.

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